Nottawa Township, Isabella County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nottawa Township, Isabella County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nottawa Township, Isabella County and Isabella County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Isabella County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isabella County compares with Michigan
Isabella County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isabella County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isabella County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Isabella County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Isabella County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Isabella County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Nottawa Township, Isabella County had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Isabella County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nottawa since 2015: CR-DREW Rd (1), CR-WEIDMAN Rd (1) and Stevenson Lake Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Nottawa Township, Isabella County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Isabella County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-DREW Rd | 1 |
| CR-WEIDMAN Rd | 1 |
| Stevenson Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isabella County) |
|---|---|
| Mission | 32 |
| Pickard | 24 |
| Isabella | 18 |
| Remus | 17 |
| Blanchard | 13 |
| Winn | 12 |
| Broomfield | 11 |
| High | 9 |
Nottawa Township, Isabella County at a glance
| Population | 2,234 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48893) | $73,108 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48893) | $176,721 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isabella County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +40% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nottawa Township, Isabella County
How many truck crashes happen in Nottawa Township, Isabella County?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Isabella County (93 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Nottawa Township, Isabella County?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Isabella County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nottawa Township, Isabella County?
Since 2015, Isabella County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Nottawa Township, Isabella County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Isabella County has 36.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nottawa Township, Isabella County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.